§ Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what contacts he has had recently with the Social Democratic and Labour party regarding its participation in the Northern Ireland Assembly; with what results; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PriorSince the general election I have maintained contact with the Social Democratic and Labour Party to hear its views and to explain Government policy. But the SDLP policy of abstention from the assembly remains.